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Maryland Hamline University George Washington UMBC Spelman Minnesota Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU| Howard University | Augsburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Howard | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,088 students)
Howard vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 35% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Augsburg College than Howard University ($41,284.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Howard ($25,409 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 37.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($11,559 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 60.8% larger than aid received Howard University ($32,266 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 73 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Howard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Augsburg College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Augsburg College and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Howard University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Augsburg College earn on average $200 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $51,800)
- Augsburg College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augsburg College and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augsburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/